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Senior Market Risk Analyst

AxelonJersey City, NJ

$84 - $89 / hour

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Overview

Remote
On-site
Compensation
$84-$89/hour

Job Description

Global Financial Firm located in Jersey City, NJ has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Senior Market Risk AnalystWork Mode: HybridPay Rate Range: $ 84.00 - $ 89.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and refine market risk platforms to ensure robust performance, data quality, and scalability.
  • Utilize advanced programming skills (Python, SQL) to automate manual processes and build new risk analytics tools.
  • Compute, analyze, and validate market risk metrics (Value-at-Risk, Stress Tests, Scenario Analysis) for various asset classes.
  • Act as a data steward to define data quality expectations, validate data integrity, and lead remediation efforts for data risks.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, scalable market risk systems.
  • Collaborate with Front Office, Risk Managers, and Technology partners to define and enforce risk limits, providing actionable insights on volatility and hedging strategies.
  • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades, regulatory compliance changes (e.g., FRTB), and new product onboarding.
  • Collaborate closely with Risk Managers, Quants, Front Office traders, and technology teams to ensure risk systems meet business needs.
  • Streamline existing risk reporting processes through automation.
  • Guide junior developers and analysts, fostering technical growth within the squad.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in market risk management, quantitative risk analytics, or front-office technology within a financial services institution.
  • Demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-functional technology programs in a risk or trading environment.
  • Hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a risk technology context.
  • Deep understanding of financial products across asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, and Derivatives.
  • Strong command of market risk methodologies: VaR (Historical, Monte Carlo, Parametric), Expected Shortfall (ES), Greeks, Stress Testing, and Scenario Analysis.
  • Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks: FRTB, Basel III/IV, CCAR, ICAAP, and applicable local regulatory requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation scripting.
  • Advanced SQL skills for complex query writing and data modeling.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Skills:

  • Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are a strong advantage.
  • Experience with visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools for risk reporting dashboards.

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